Know Your Shift (Gareth Duffin - Method Avenue)
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| 15 Mar 2023 | #1 How I made the journey from REFUGEE camp to leading a PBSA provider | ||
I was delighted to be joined by Fathi Mohamoud on Know Your Shift, our podcast series about the world of change.
We dive into the world of Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and discuss issues such as dynamic renting, affordability and the supply and demand issues in the sector currently.
Fathi gives great insights into his journey from Africa to the UK, and how change being a constant in his life has left him 'addicted to change'.
We also talk about his much followed Unofficial Launch Tracker that had the PBSA industry hooked back in the autumn. | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | #2 Why students should be WORRIED about securing ACCOMMODATION this year | ||
I was delighted to be joined by Eddie Kane, Head of Dvisional Operations at Fresh.
We discuss making a leap from being a head chef, a dream he had pursued since the age of 16.
We discuss the current state of Student Accommodation, from the London market, the lack of regulation in the industry to his predictions for clearing this year.
We discussed ESG initiatives, particularly the 'Fresh socks', I always love a unique idea, particularly when it comes to ESG. | |||
| 03 May 2023 | #3 Why the FUTURE looks bright for the talent in PBSA | ||
This was a wide ranging conversation, in which we covered; How making a move in his own career helped James understand people he was helping better How James still feels like a new manager even after leading a team for over 7 years We talk about mistakes and how to be resilient, and get practical advice for both candidates and hiring managers. James give his insights into the talent pipeline in the industry and also tells me about his next, huge move… | |||
| 16 May 2023 | #4 Is recruitment in BUILD TO RENT heading for a TRAINWRECK? | ||
This was a wide ranging conversation, in which we covered;
• Nick's biggest life challenge to date and how he is working to overcome it
• How BTR recruitment is heading a for a really tough time
• Advice for clients and candidates looking to succeed in BTR
• What organisations can learn from deverellsmith’s unique work culture
• How deverellsmith’s acquisition of Daisy Chain wil revolutionise the flexible working jobs market
• The next big change for deverellsmith…
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| 04 Jun 2023 | #5 Why has the RECRUITMENT industry got a BAD reputation? | ||
Hayley has 10 years in recruitment focusing on senior leader appointments across the education sector. Prior to that she worked in Sports Development with the Rugby Football Union. Hayley has just moved to Anderson Quigley an executive search firm focusing on working with organisations that have a social purpose. She loves meeting people and hearing their stories which is how she got into recruitment. Hayley is CIPD qualified and currently undertaking ILM Level 7 in Coaching and development. Hayley didn’t go to university… although she did study later in Business and Human Resources at UEA. Lived mainly in London (the city in her younger days) and Southwest London Twickenham and now have crossed the border to Surrey. Hayley loves watching sport especially Rugby and she can be a bit of adrenaline junky and has skydived, bungie jumped, paraglided, flown a plane, run a marathon, and is a try it once tick off the bucket list person and she is also a big fan of yoga for relaxation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleymintern/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/andersonquigley/ Method Avenue We are a group of like-minded people who want to help organisations solve their problems. We create strategic partnerships, working alongside them in order to help them achieve their objectives. 'method - the quality of being well organised and systematic in thought or action 'avenue - a way of approaching a problem or making progress towards something Find us on social https://www.instagram.com/methodavenue/ | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | #6 How I got over 110,000 followers on TikTok teaching Excel - Deb Ashby | ||
I loved this conversation… Deb has over 50k followers on Instagram, and her most controversial video about PowerPoint got over 2.2MILLION VIEWS ON TIKTOK. Deb helps to make Excel easy for anyone to learn through the medium of fun, engaging, simple, video-led courses. You can also find her on TikTok where her over 110,000 FOLLOWERS enjoy free Excel training, cheesy jokes and the occasional comedy skit. We discussed her move into becoming a Content Creator, why she has gained such a HUGE FOLLOWING and how she started over after moving back to the UK from Australia. As always, please LIKE, FOLLOW & SHARE the podcast, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Spotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBu Apple - https://lnkd.in/e3paagKi Follow Deb on social https://www.instagram.com/cellmatestraining/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahashby/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cellmates-training/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cellmates_ https://www.youtube.com/@cellmatestraining Follow Method Avenue on social https://www.tiktok.com/@methodavenue https://www.instagram.com/methodavenue/ www.methodavenue.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/methodavenue/ https://www.youtube.com/@methodavenue/ | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | #7 How Jackie Hudson became ‘the most famous HR Professional in PBSA’ | ||
How Jackie Hudson became 'the most famous HR Professional in PBSA' My guest this week on Know Your Shift is Jackie Hudson, Director at Our HR People, and a legend in the world of PBSA We get the inside story of Unite’s acquisition of Liberty Living in 2019 and the effect it had on the people working there and also on Jackie herself. We learned about how PBSA has changed since Jackie joined Liberty in 2003, and in some ways how it hasn’t changed. If you work in PBSA or BTR this episode is a must listen, and it is no surprise that many operators are getting in touch with Jackie for her experience and expertise. As always, please LIKE, FOLLOW & SHARE the podcast, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below
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| 23 Jun 2023 | #8 SHORT SHIFT - Making the leap & the effect of company values - Hayley Mintern | ||
This excerpt was taken from Episode #5 of Know Your Shift, have a listen on the links below Spotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBu Follow Method Avenue on social https://www.tiktok.com/@methodavenue https://www.instagram.com/methodavenue/ | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 | #9 How Autism, ADHD and my Modern Family drives me to help families with SEND get the help they need | ||
My guest this week on Know Your Shift is Polly Elworthy, CEO at SEND Unlocked. Polly’s journey is COMPLEX and INSPIRATIONAL, resulting in what Polly describes as a ‘Modern Family’. Polly’s youngest son Rex has a diagnosis of AUTISM, ADHD, PDA & Dyslexia, but this doesn’t define him, and POLLY’S FIGHT to get Rex the support he needs led to the birth of SEND Unlocked, a platform designed to SUPPORT OTHER FAMILIES with additional needs to find the support they need and to have their say on the issues that IMPACT their families today. We learn about how Polly was inspired by the incredibly STRONG FEMALE role models in her family and how she has made it her MISSION through SEND Unlocked to give other families the power to be the best despite having systems that make it difficult for them. Polly recommended Ed Maxfield from NANSA for another episode of Know Your Shift, and we’ll hopefully have another great conversation like this one. SEND Unlocked is a charity and RELIES ON the generosity of YOU and your organisations to help create the pathway to positive change for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, to get involved get in touch with Polly & the team on the links below. www.sendunlocked.org polly.elworthy@sendunlocked.org
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| 29 Jun 2023 | #10 SHORT SHIFT - Why over 2million people on TikTok watched my video about not using bullet points on PowerPoint | ||
Deb has over 50k followers on Instagram, and over 116k followers on TikTok. Deb helps to make Excel easy for anyone to learn through the medium of fun, engaging, simple, video-led courses. You can also find her on TikTok where her over 110,000 FOLLOWERS enjoy free Excel training, cheesy jokes and the occasional comedy skit. We discussed her move into becoming a Content Creator, why she has gained such a HUGE FOLLOWING and how she started over after moving back to the UK from Australia. As always, please LIKE, FOLLOW & SHARE the podcast, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Spotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBu Apple - https://lnkd.in/e3paagKi Follow Deb on social https://www.instagram.com/cellmatestraining/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahashby/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cellmates-training/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cellmates_ https://www.youtube.com/@cellmatestraining Follow Method Avenue on social https://www.tiktok.com/@methodavenue https://www.instagram.com/methodavenue/ www.methodavenue.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/methodavenue/ https://www.youtube.com/@methodavenue/ | |||
| 06 Jul 2023 | #11 SHORT SHIFT – The skills I learned as a child in a refugee camp and how it taught me to embrace change | ||
In the full episode, we dive into the world of Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and discuss issues such as dynamic renting, affordability and the supply and demand issues in the sector currently. Fathi gives great insights into his journey from Africa to the UK, and how change being a constant in his life has left him 'addicted to change'. We also talk about his much followed Unofficial Launch Tracker that had the PBSA industry hooked back in the autumn. As always, please LIKE, FOLLOW & SHARE the podcast, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Follow Method Avenue on social. https://www.tiktok.com/@methodavenue https://www.instagram.com/methodavenue/ | |||
| 23 Jul 2023 | #12 How the PROPERTY RECRUITMENT COMPANY ended - from PBSA Recruitment PIONEER, to starting again after a STROKE AT 39 | ||
My guest this week on Know Your Shift is Kevin Redman from Oyster Partnership. Kevin is a pioneer in PBSA recruitment, he founded the Property Recruitment Company back in 2012, daring to be different, they were the market leader in PBSA and Residential Operations recruitment. Then, at the age of 39, Kevin suffered an Ischemic stroke, then suffered a brain bleed which led to an emergency craniotomy and spending not only just over a week in a coma & 11 days in intensive care but then the next 8 months wearing a protective helmet everywhere. After 3.5 months in hospital, he returned home in October 2022, unable to walk and unable to move his left arm. Hear the story of how Kevin tried to keep The Property Recruitment Company going whilst still in recovery and the eventual closing of the business and how things changed overnight. Kevin’s journey through recovery and back to doing what he loves is inspiring. I also got stuck into PBSA, BTR, Co-Living and SFH with Kevin and got his predictions for the future of those sectors. P.S. As always, please LIKE, FOLLOW & SHARE the podcast, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Spotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBu | |||
| 15 Aug 2023 | #14 ‘What I would RADICALLY change about the ‘BROKEN’ SEND system in NORFOLK, why I left the LIBERAL DEMOCRATS after many ELECTION WINS, I DISCOVERED who I really am in POST-COMMUNIST EUROPE.’ | ||
Politics and fixing the Special Education system, two of my great passions, so my guest this week is perfect to dive into both of those areas. Ed Maxfield is a Norfolk County Councillor, representing villages along the beautiful North Norfolk coast. He left the Liberal Democrats in 2020 because he wasn’t happy with the direction they were taking and was re-elected as an Independent at the elections in 2021. Throughout that time, he has focused on issues relating to services for children and for those with disabilities and additional needs having recently held the post of Head of Children and Family Services at NANSA, regular listeners will know this is also a big focus of mine. We had a wide ranging conversation, discussing Ed’s time running Sir Norman Lamb’s election campaigns, and then also as part of the National Campaign team for the Liberal Democrats. We also delved into the issues in the SEND system, particularly within Norfolk, and Ed shares his ideas on how the system could be radically improved. As always, we asked Ed to recommend future guests of KNOW YOUR SHIFT, Ed recommended his daughter Hannah who is about to embark on a major change. P.S. As always, please LIKE, FOLLOW & SHARE the podcast, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Spotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBu | |||
| 08 Aug 2023 | #13 IF WE BUILD IT WILL THEY COME? How StuRents see into the FUTURE of Student Accommodation and predict if your building will be a SUCCESS or not | ||
Student Accommodation & Data, two of my favourite subjects, which means my guest this week was very high up on my list to invite onto the show.
Richard, Head of Research at StuRents is the oracle for all things Data in Student Accommodation.
We dived into his University living experience and how this has shaped his work in the sector why not all HMOs are bad.
Richard told me about a life changing experience he had at a young age and the affect it had on his family,
And if Richard was an investor in Student Accommodation, where would he put his money? You’ll have to listen to find out.
As always, we asked Richard to recommend future guests of KNOW YOUR SHIFT, Richard recommended Paul Watson of Now (who is becoming a very popular nominee!) and Richard Stott of Kexgill, hopefully we can get some episodes recorded really soon.
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| 12 Sep 2023 | #15 My MISSION to change the LEADERSHIP in Higher Education | ||
Mel Loizou is on a mission. Through her podcast, her book and her work with Higher Education leaders, Mel wants to create leaders within the Higher Education sector that can drive forward the institutions who nurture our future talent. We got talked about the grievance culture within universities, and the different ways in which Mel is working with leaders to create better cultures. I also learned about Sound Therapy and Kinesiology which was a first. Mel also shares her perhaps controversial opinion on females in leadership positions in Higher Education… I really enjoyed this conversation and I’m sure you will do also. P.S. As always, please LIKE, FOLLOW & SHARE the podcast, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Spotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBu
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| 15 Sep 2023 | #16 SHORT SHIFT - What does the future of PBSA operations look like | ||
In this bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift episode with Kevin Redman, Kevin gives his opinion as a veteran of the industry on the current state and what we should all look out for. | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 | #17 How I broke the mould in Student Accommodation : Joe Persechino's unique career | ||
Joe Persechino is unique. Having spent years in Operations in Student Accommodation, Joe made the move over to the investment side with AXA, giving him a unique perspective across all areas of PBSA. Joe is Head of Residential & Student Accommodation at AXA Investment Managers If you are passionate about progressing your career in Student Accommodation, this is a must listen. We talked about how the industry has changed since he joined Unite in 2011, and how he helped both Collegiate and GSA grow into the powerhouses they are today. Joe talks with such knowledge and all round experience of the industry, everyone who listens will take away something practical, as we covered a lot of detail. We also got to hear about Joe’s love of languages, how he began his working life in retail at BHS and an 8-year sidestep into the gaming industry in Australia, plus much, much more. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
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| 22 Sep 2023 | 18 SHORT SHIFT - Not every student wants to live in PBSA | ||
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize conversation from the Know Your Shift podcast is from my conversation with Richard Ward from StuRents. Richard talks about why the HMO market is very healthy despite looming rent reform. He also tells me where he would live if he went back to University all over again… P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
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| 26 Sep 2023 | #19 ‘The Chairman and I speak on the hour, every hour, even on Christmas Day!’ : How Kexgill Are Doing Things Their Way : Richard Stott | ||
‘The Chairman and I speak on the hour, every hour, even on Christmas Day!’ One word sums up my conversation with Richard, Enthusiam. Richard’s enthusiasm for his family, Kexgill and its team, students, and David Bowie (!) are infectious, and every time I listen back, I laugh even more. We got into his opinion on Student Accommodation (of course), why he ventured into investments in DNA labs, how his relationship with the Chairman has defined his recent working life and much more. Richard also shared his family’s journey after his eldest son was born with Polands Syndrome and the effect it had on him. Plus, he has a few words for Suella Braverman…. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below. As always, I asked Richard to recommend future guests for me to speak to on the podcast, he recommended Brian Welsh and Matt Burton, we look forward to recording some more great episodes soon. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
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| 29 Sep 2023 | #20 SHORT SHIFT - Why Your Employee Value Proposition is Critical, How deverellsmith Are Leading The Way : Nick Hammond | ||
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Nick Hammond from deverellsmith.
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| 03 Oct 2023 | #21 Everything Was Completely Out Of My Comfort Zone, How Yardi Are Embracing AI : Megi Cara | ||
Everything was completely out of my comfort zone. Are you too comfortable? Do you push yourself into the unknown in order to grow? My guest on Know Your Shift this week, Megi Cara, has certainly done that many times. Moving from her hometown University, to living in a different country and changing sectors from travel, hospitality, Student Accommodation and then into Tech. Megi and I get stuck into Yardi and she teases us with a sneak preview of an exciting development coming up for Yardi customers. Megi’s give-it-a-go attitude is contagious and I’m sure all our listeners will catch it too. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below. As always, I asked Megi to recommend a future guest for me to speak to on the podcast, she recommended Neil Gemassmer, we look forward to recording an episode with you soon Neil. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
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| 06 Oct 2023 | #22 SHORT SHIFT - Is There A Glass Ceiling For Women In UK Universities? | 00:00:22 | |
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Mel Loizou. Mel talks about her own experiences in UK higher education leadership.
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| 16 Oct 2023 | #24 Forging The Pathway For Careers in Real Estate: How Paddy Allen Uses His Own Successes & Failures To Drive Others To Change | ||
Paddy has been busy. Whether it’s his day job as an Advisor & Investor, as Chair of the hugely successful Pathways to Property Initiative, or in the many other roles he has held or currently holds. We talked in great detail about Paddy’s journey starting his own businesses, and what success will look like for him in relation to Diversity and Inclusion. Paddy gives his advice for anyone looking to make a change and we also find out whether his parents thought he has a proper job…
P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below. As always, I asked Paddy to recommend future guests for me to speak to on the podcast, he recommended Chris Holloway from Yugo & Vedran Kosoric from Empiric, we look forward to recording episodes with you both soon. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
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| 13 Oct 2023 | #23 SHORT SHIFT - Are PBSA Operators Responsible for Affordability? | 00:00:23 | |
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Fathi Mohamoud from aparto Fathi talks about the balance of affordability and high standard accommodation and gives his thoughts on what Operators & Investors should be doing. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below | |||
| 20 Oct 2023 | #25 SHORT SHIFT - “We Flirt With It” – How Kexgill Have Resisted Private Equity and Remained True To Themselves | ||
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Richard Stott.
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| 24 Oct 2023 | #26 We Are Better Together: How Small & Medium Size Builders Come Together To Overcome Their Challenges and Improve Standards In The Construction Industry. | ||
My guest this week is Iain Kirtley, Director of the Federation of Master Builders. We talked about a wide range of topics including; How Iain would improve the Planning System The challenges facing the UK Construction industry. The Effect of Brexit and the current political environment on the Construction Industry How changing jobs doesn’t always go to plan How building communities is key to progress P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below. As always, I asked Iain to recommend future guests for me to speak to on the podcast, he recommended Shankar Vedantam, we look forward to recording an episode with you soon Shankar. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
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| 27 Oct 2023 | #27 SHORT SHIFT – Whose Responsibility Is It To Provide Affordable Student Accommodation? | ||
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Joe Persechino. We discuss affordability for students, why the value PBSA delivers comes at a premium, and how much you have to charge in rent per week to build a scheme. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below
NB This episode was recorded whilst Joe was in his previous role at AXA Investment Managers | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | #28 Short Shift - How Yardi Are Revolutionising Dynamic Pricing in Student Accommodation & Lasering In On The UK Market. | ||
How Yardi Are Revolutionising Dynamic Pricing in Student Accommodation.& Lasering In On The UK Market.
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| 07 Nov 2023 | #29 “We All Know Where It’s Coming From”- Exposing The Dark Arts of Student Booking Marketplaces | ||
We All Know Where It’s Coming From: Exposing The Dark Arts of Student Booking Marketplaces. Although we talk abut a lot more than just that. I’m delighted to say that my guest this week on Know Your Shift is David Seymour, VP of Global Partnerships at amber. When I started the podcast, I made a list of people who I really wanted to record episodes with, David was one of the first names on that list. We talked about a wide range of topics including: Ø How David battled mental health issues following his business being taken away from him in Dubai. Ø Why he changed his mentality following crises with his children’s health. Ø Some of the current issues in Student Housing & how amber want to be part of the solution Ø His response to stories about Marketplaces using the ‘dark arts’ to secure bookings. Ø How he found his voice in the boardroom. and learned to stand his ground. And why everyone loves Big Ange… P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below. As always, I asked David to recommend a future guest for me to speak to on the podcast, he recommended Richard Murphy at iQ, we look forward to recording an episode with you soon Richard. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 #studenthousing #pbsa #university | |||
| 10 Nov 2023 | #30 SHORT SHIFT - “People think you are either Phil & Kirstie or you work for Foxtons” | ||
How do we get young people excited about a career in property? Paddy Allen gives his thoughts to me on this episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast. Have a listen on the links below and let me know how you would get more young people interested in a career in real estate in the comments below. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below
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| 22 Nov 2023 | #31 I Want To Be The Best – Stewart Moore’s Insight Driven Journey Through PBSA & Later Living | ||
Conversations like this are the reason I started this podcast. Stewart gave me everything in this episode, so much so I just sat back and listened, I would ask you to do the same. We talked about a wide range of topics including: · Stewart’s career in Advertising, and how he transformed industries by getting to know his customers. ·Becoming CEO of CRM Students and building the business with Keith White · How leading CRM on the front line during COVID left him exhausted. · The challenges facing the Later Living sector. · His vision to be the best following a period of reflection. And what advice he would give to anyone wanting to change direction… P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below. As always, I asked Stewart to recommend future guests for me to speak to on the podcast, he recommended Martin Blakey and Nenad Manasijevic at TP Bennett, we look forward to recording an episode with you both soon. Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 | |||
| 23 Nov 2023 | #32 SHORT SHIFT – We All Know Who Has Been Putting In The Fake Bookings. | ||
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with David Seymour of amber. David lifts the lid on the ‘Dark Arts’ being employed by some marketplaces, how some are using illegal practices and opens up about Goggle search term bidding. He also talks about how amber are part of the solution. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 | #33 “Why do you want to go to University? Just get a job in the seaside town” | ||
I’ve listened to this episode so many times, and it still surprises me. Matt Burton from UPP talked to me so passionately and openly, I take something new from it every time, and how it all started because of the TV show Dallas… We talked about a wide range of topics including: · How Matt’s tough upbringing drives him to do better for himself and his family. · How Matt setup and ran a business in his teenage years, taking on clients from across the world. · How he was a trailblazer as a Sabbatical officer. · How UPP are focusing on innovation to create industry leading student accommodation. · Matt’s ambitions for his career and how he plans to get there. · Tuition fees and affordable accommodation. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below. As always, I asked Matt to recommend future guests for me to speak to on the podcast, he recommended David Duncan and Mark Gilroy, we look forward to recording an episode with you both soon. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | #34 SHORT SHIFT - “It’s Not Just Hard Hats and High-Vis” | ||
Is there a shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry? And how do we attract more workers into the industry to reduce the risk of late delivered Student Accommodation and Residential Schemes? This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Iain Kirtley from FMB. We also discuss whether Brexit was a good thing for the construction industry. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | #35 “This Is Wild!” – Brian Welsh’s Industry Defining Career In Student Accommodation | ||
Many of you will have listened to Brian Welsh speak, but never like this. Brian’s story is so fascinating, we didn’t talk about Student Accommodation hardly at all (Ok maybe a bit) We talked about a wide range of topics including: · Brian was so unhappy at University, he had forge a new path, despite what others thought · How a lucky encounter hitchhiking his way through Europe led to the world opening up for him · His time as Redcoat at Butlin’s gave him transferable skills and confidence he still uses to this day · His chance meeting with John Kenny, which began a journey through Liberty living, The Student Housing Company & Nido. · His attitude towards Brexit. · What he’s doing now, and what he is about to do next P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below. As always, I asked Brian to recommend future guests for me to speak to on the podcast, he recommended John Kenny, Kevin redman (round 2 Kev?) and Chris Holloway, we look forward to recording episodes with you all soon. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 | |||
| 07 Dec 2023 | #36 SHORT SHIFT - “That Says More About Them, Than It Does About You” | ||
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Deb Ashby. Deb has a MASSIVE online following on TikTok & Instagram for her Microsoft Excel tutorials, if you use Excel and don’t follow her, I promise you will learn something that will make your life easier, so check out her videos, plus they look stunning. But how does Deb deal with Online Trolls? And why it is very different for a woman creating content, particularly in the excel community P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below | |||
| 09 Jan 2024 | #38 “It’s The First Time In My Career Where I’ve Seen Pressures On All Sides” | ||
Anyone with an interest in how Student Accommodation is designed and built throughout the world should listen to Aaron. We need to build more student homes and also affordable ones, but it isn’t that simple. Aaron Bailey from GSA kindly invited me to record this episode with him at St Crispin’s House in Norwich, Yugo’s brand new residence which has its own fantastic podcast studio. We talked about a wide range of topics including: ·How Yugo are tapping into the energy and creativity of the students who live with them ·Affordability and the challenges in how to build ‘affordable’ student homes. ·How function wins over style when designing student homes ·How his love of sailing and journey from Ireland at a young age led to him falling into a career in PBSA. ·How he has shifted to working globally and the impact that has had on him and his family. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below. As always, I asked Aaron to recommend future guests for me to speak to on the podcast, he recommended Keona Lee from Yugo and Tim Mitchell, we look forward to recording episodes with you both soon. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 #studenthousing #pbsa #university | |||
| 05 Feb 2024 | #41 “Imposter Syndrome Is A Big Thing For Me – I Talk A Lot To My Team About How I Feel” | ||
Sam Smith has returned to Dandara Living. But that’s only a small part of the story… · How despite the huge successes in Sam’s career to date, he still suffers with imposter syndrome and what he does to overcome it in the moment. · Why he took a brave step back in his career which paid huge dividends in the long term. · Why BTR can be a part of the solution to the housing crisis in the UK. · How The UKAA is bringing the industry together for the greater good · And that his parents still think he’s an estate agent…
P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below. As always, I asked Sam to recommend a future guest for me to speak to on the podcast, he recommended Lesley Roberts, we look forward to recording an episode with you soon Lesley. Have a listen to the full episode on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
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| 05 Jan 2024 | #37 SHORT SHIFT - Do We Need To Raise Tuition Fees? | 00:00:36 | |
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Matt Burton from UPP. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | #39 “I Have A Lot To Say, Maybe Now Is The Time” | ||
Anything that is unfair, really annoys Jenny Shaw. This has driven her work, but where does this come from? Jenny opened up about things with me on Know Your Shift that were really difficult for her to share. Jenny has been open about her imposter syndrome, but how does that really affect her? We also got stuck into her incredible work with Unite and the Unite Foundation, including the Living Black at University research, and her work with government on Student Mental Health. Jenny has changed Higher Education in the UK, but she doesn’t think about it like that. And we saved a subject to the end that was really big for her to share…
P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below. As always, I asked Jenny to recommend future guests for me to speak to on the podcast, she recommended Sam Kingsley & Bernadette Cochonat, we look forward to recording an episode with you both soon. Have a listen to the full episode on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 Follow Know Your Shift on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knowyourshift/ #university #podcast #podcasting #studentaccommodation #studenthousing | |||
| 01 Feb 2024 | #40 SHORT SHIFT - “How Do We Overcome Bias? - Let’s Listen To Their Professional Opinion” | ||
How do GSA & Yugo ensure that the needs of the students who will live with them, are listened to more than senior decision makers and overcome their biases? GSA conduct thorough research, but it goes deeper than that. This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast was taken from my conversation with Aaron Bailey - Head of Real Estate Projects at GSA. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Follow Know Your Shift on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knowyourshift/ #university #podcast #podcasting #studentaccommodation #studenthousing | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | #43 ‘I’m Not Really A Real Estate Guy, Maybe That’s The Change’ | ||
Chris Holloway has been recommended many times by previous guests on Know Your Shift, and now I know why. Yes he is Chief Business Development Officer for Yugo, but there is so many threads to his life and his story. From theatre to bookshops to lecturing at university and much more. Chris tells me how he got into Student Housing by accident thanks to a previous guest, Brian Welsh. From moving to Spain the day after 9/11 and teaching English in Madrid. And the surprising truth he learned about his father on his wedding day… Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Follow Know Your Shift on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knowyourshift/ Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | #42 SHORT SHIFT - ‘I Was Running Away From Something Rather Than To Something’ | ||
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Brian Welsh. Brian talks to me about a really tough period in his life, but how he just kept going in order to find a new path. P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | #44 SHORT SHIFT - Has The Rise Of Home Working Increased The Amount Of Imposter Syndrome? | ||
Imposter Syndrome is more widely talked about now, but has the reduction in face time with colleagues made the situation worse? Listen to what Jackie Hudson thinks, and tell us whether you agree or not Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Follow Know Your Shift on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knowyourshift/ Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com | |||
| 04 Mar 2024 | #45 “I’m The Same Regardless Of Who I Speak To, I’m Just Me” | ||
I’m The Same Regardless Of Who I Speak To, I’m Just Me This is a conversation about being real, and leading the charge for all things authentic is my guest on this episode of Know Your Shift, Laura Bosworth. We got stuck into lots of things, including; The impact of AI & ChatGPT on marketing & social media. Where Laura’s passion for saving the high street comes from which led to her starting LOCAL. Working with her husband Mike in the business and the impact that has on their relationship. And how she’s lived in 34 different houses… Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Follow Know Your Shift on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knowyourshift/ Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com | |||
| 24 Mar 2024 | #46 “People Kept Wanting To Bump Back Into Me, I Started To Understand That This Was Leadership” | ||
I have had a few people who I’m lucky enough to describe as mentors throughout my career, and Steve Jones was the first and perhaps the most influential, and I know this to be true for so many people in the hospitality industry. Steve is CEO at Wyboston Lakes, and the Past Chair of the MIA, and we covered many topics including; Steve’s early life growing up wanting to be a mechanic, to his rapid rise to general Manager in the hotel industry at a young age. How the industry and the role of the GM has changed. His unique take on Leadership that can be applied in any sector How the loss of his own business has affected him and why he still wants to do it again. How shocking events, particularly involving the health of his children gave him perspective to be able to deal with any situation that is thrown at him The whirlwind experience of being asked to debate at the Cambridge Union What effect Charles Holmes has had on life and career.
And what do Steve’s team really think of him? We asked them…
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| 29 Mar 2024 | #47 SHORT SHIFT - Neurodiversity in PBSA | ||
Are Student Housing operators providing a great accommodation experience for Neurodiverse students? This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast was taken from my conversation with Jenny Shaw from Unite Students Jenny also tells me how she ensures Unite Students keep pushing on with important projects. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Follow Know Your Shift on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knowyourshift/ Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com | |||
| 05 Apr 2024 | #48 SHORT SHIFT - Taking a step backward to go forward | ||
Is it ever a good idea to take a backward or sideways step in your career? Can it help you achieve more in the long term? This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast was taken from my conversation with Sam Smith P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Follow Know Your Shift on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knowyourshift/ Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 | #49 Everything Kind of Stems Back to that One Pivotal Moment that Really Changed My Life | ||
I work really hard to out my guests at ease when we are having a recorded conversation, but for this episode, it was my guest that put me at ease discussing topics in which I am not an expert, but she certainly is.
Sam Kingsley is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Consultant specialising in strategy and culture change, and she describes herself as a Professional Troublemaker.
We covered lots of tough topics which are sometimes shocking to hear, but Sam is forging ahead with her mission to turn Why into How…
Intersectionality and why it is vital to ensure everyone feels that they belong.
Her key involvement in the Living Black at University work and who, if anyone is taking this forward.
How she very quickly joined the board of Student Pride and how she is vocal in her activism for LGBTQ+ causes all year round.
And so much more, I learned so much from Sam and I know you will too.
As always, I asked Sam to recommend future guests, and she nominated Tom Guy, Helene Murphy and Rebecca O’Hare, we look forward to recording great episodes with you all soon.
Have a listen to the full episode on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com | |||
| 19 Apr 2024 | #50 SHORT SHIFT - “There’s Always a Cheesy Call to Action” | ||
How are AI and ChatGPT distorting content online? Will authenticity still stand out as the techonlogy evolves? This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Laura Bosworth from REAL Agency & LOCAL. Have a listen on the links below and let us know in the comments what you think Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com | |||
| 07 May 2024 | #51 I was not prepared for the culture shock of leaving China for London | ||
Bernadette Cochonat’s journey is astonishing. And we got stuck in to all of it; Growing up in a bi-lingual home as an only child, and how she can empathise with Chinese students dealing with the pressure that brings. Moving to China at age 21 and how she managed to succeed in a completely alien environment. The build up to the Beijing Olympics and how that period changed the world. How the pollution got so bad in China that it officially went off the scale. The tragic loss of her father, and the guilt she feels about it. How her cultural awareness program at Unite Students is helping others draw on her experience of integrating into another culture. As always, I asked Bernadette to recommend a future guest, and she nominated Vicky Zhang from uHomes, we look forward to recording an episode with you soon Vicky. Have a listen to the full episode on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com | |||
| 29 May 2024 | #52 “At Some Point You Think, There is a Tale to be Told Here” | ||
“At Some Point You Think, There is a Tale to be Told Here” It only took 9 months, but Paul Watson and I finally sat down and talked, and it was definitely worth the wait. Paul opened up about so many things;
How one unexpected conversation changed him forever. The influence Charles Marshall and Karen Burke have had on his life. He reflections on how Liberty Living ended. The birth of Now Student Living and how he his managed the rapid growth so far. 3rd party management and comments about a ‘race to the bottom’ (with me throwing my thoughts in as well for what it’s worth) His thoughts on why so many people want to hear what he has to say, but he rarely speaks, until now…
As always, I asked Paul to recommend future guests, and he gave me a list!
Melissa Browne (a 2nd time nominee so hopefully we can make our diaries work this time) Dustin Fjeld Tom White & Kirsty looms as a duo, (that will be a first) Zandria Barclay
We’ll get in touch and hopefully get you all booked in for some more great episodes.
Have a listen to my conversation with Paul on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com | |||
| 31 May 2024 | #53 SHORT SHIFT - “Black Students don’t even bother having those conversations”. | ||
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Sam Kingsley.
And other than Sam, who is leading the change in the sector? Have a listen on the links below and check out the over 50 episodes we have recorded so far. | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | #54 “I was on holiday, Iliya phoned me and said, are you sitting down?” | ||
“I was on holiday, Iliya phoned me and said, are you sitting down?” He doesn’t like talking about his legacy (but I made him anyway), but David Tymms certainly has created one in Student Accommodation, so I was delighted that he joined me on the latest episode of Know Your Shift Growing up in Africa until the age of 10 and then suddenly thrust into a new life His career growth via different Universities and the boss that really inspired him The shock news of the iQ & Prodigy Living merger The transition period during the sale of iQ to Blackstone and why he took a different path to other Senior colleagues Being able to choose his projects, including his role with QX And finally being able to say what he wants… and he definitely does that in this episode As always, I asked David to recommend a future guest, and he recommended Paddy Jackman from Unipol, we look forward to recording an episode with you at some point Paddy. Have a listen to the full episode on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 Know Your Shift is sponsored by Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself. Go to www.eipsys-analytics.co.uk to book in a free project consultation now. | |||
| 14 Jun 2024 | #55 SHORT SHIFT - “The Sector is Being Squeezed” | ||
There is a lot of talk about the financial health of Uk universities at the moment, but why are they struggling? Listen to Matt Burton from UPP give his take on this bitesize episode, taken from the Know Your Shift podcast Have a listen on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 Know Your Shift is sponsored by Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself. Go to www.eipsys-analytics.co.uk to book in a free project consultation now. | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | #56 “You Would See Some Of The Kids Exhale As They Came In, They Were Safe Now” | ||
“You Would See Some Of The Kids Exhale As They Came In, They Were Safe Now” People around Tony Ryan say he is authentic and passionate, I would add inspirational to that list. I am so grateful to a previous guest Steve Jones for recommending Tony, as this conversation will stay with me for a long time. Tony is the CEO of the Design & Technology Association, but his journey to where he is now is definitely not straightforward. We discussed so much during our time together, including… · The racism his parents experienced daily and how it made him angry at the world. · Tony’s own school days that he describes as brutal and a nightmare · Falling into teaching whilst working as a mechanic and how even though his school days were traumatic, he went into teaching. · His rapid rise through schools and leadership in schools, and how his heart ruled his head when taking up a role that took him right back to his childhood. · How Apple invited him to LA to show him what they could so with education. · And the one thing he never told his mum… As always, I asked Tony to recommend a future guest, and he recommended Bill Williams, we look forward to recording an episode with you soon Bill. Have a listen to the full episode on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 Know Your Shift is sponsored by Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself. Go to www.eipsys-analytics.co.uk to book in a free project consultation now. | |||
| 28 Jun 2024 | #57 SHORT SHIFT - “The Inefficiency of Governments Around the World is Costing Lives” | ||
One of my favourite parts of Know Your Shift, is the quick fire round towards the end, so for this week’s Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, I thought I would pick out one of my favourites. Listen to Steve Jones from Wyboston Lakes answer the three questions that not only give an insight into his key changes, but also actionable advice for anyone looking to make a change
Have a listen on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
Know Your Shift is sponsored by Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself. Go to www.eipsys-analytics.co.uk to book in a free project consultation now. | |||
| 01 Jul 2024 | #58 “We Designed a 1000 bed Building in 24 Hours using AI - This Is a Revolution for the Student Accommodation Industry“ | ||
Ana Lozano, a distinguished architect and urban planner, seamlessly integrates academia and practical expertise.
Her multifaceted career spans architecture, real estate, and innovative AI solutions through Nidus Lab's pioneering work in Generative Architecture. Ana and I were in different countries and have never met in person, yet having listed back to this episode, we connected on a really deep level. I can’t really explain it, but we both agreed that we could have talked for hours and hours, a big thank you to Chris Holloway for recommending Ana for an episode. We talked about so many things, and Ana’s opinions on whether people in Student Accommodation should fear AI are fascinating, as well as a very different take on ESG & Sustainability. Have a listen to the full episode on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 Know Your Shift is sponsored by Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself. Go to www.eipsys-analytics.co.uk to book in a free project consultation now. | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | #59 “There’s been so many times I’ve been told to shrink myself, to stay in my lane. My enthusiasm is my superpower.” | ||
Can you be TOO enthusiastic? Some people think so, but Rebecca O’Hare doesn’t that’s for sure. We got stuck into lots of topics, some hard to listen to; How an unexpected redundancy turned her life upside down The loneliness and disappointed she felt during her first year at University, and the impact that has had on her work Being a pioneer of Res Life in the UK in the Private sector, Universities and CUBO. The impact of cost of living on the ability for Universities to deliver great extra-curricular activities and support. The debate around the safety of Trans students on campus and why it’s so polarized. And yes, we talked about THAT question at the Student Accommodation Conference, and you might be surprised and shocked to hear what happened next… Partners Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
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| 01 Oct 2024 | #60 I'm don't know who is more nervous, me or you? Our 1st returning guest - James Housden | ||
We’ve never done this before… My final quickfire question is always, ‘What is going to be your next big change?’. And in Episode #3 of Know Your Shift, James Housden told me his was that he was going to get married, which he’s just done, and certainly in style. But that wasn’t the only big change he’s made… It was fantastic to have James as the first ever returning guest on the podcast, and he has some big news, the birth of his own recruitment business. James tells me all about his wedding journey, and what led him to deciding to go out on his own. We dived into loads of other stuff as well, like AI in recruitment, the continued rise of BTR and why Student Accommodation professionals still see that as an attractive move. And we delve into some of the predictions we made about the Residential Living sectors in our first episode, and see if we were even nearly right… Partners Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
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| 08 Oct 2024 | # 61 Sam Bailey-Watts - “You can now see cities where the problem isn’t going to go away next year!” | ||
“As a parent of 4 children, it really worries me!” My best podcast episodes (in my opinion) are the ones where I don’t say a lot, and in this one, I just sat back and listened to my fantastic guest, Sam Bailey-Watts. Sam shared so much with brutal honesty and emotion, I think you will want to listen more than once. Some of the many things we discussed are, The loss of his father and the lasting impact that has had on his life. The beginning of UPP and the rollercoaster of Sam’s journey with the business for 18 years. How being around Universities from a very young age shaped his career path His unmissable thoughts on the state of University funding and student affordability And what his next BIG change is going to be… As always, I asked Sam to recommend a future guest, and he recommended Paddy Jackman & Paula Wilmore, we look forward to recording an episode with you both soon. Partners Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
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| 15 Oct 2024 | #62 Tim Daplyn - Global Student Living | ||
“I will answer that question, but I want you to answer it first!” Tim Daplyn doesn’t give many interviews, which is why it surprised us both that this became our longest ever podcast episode on Know Your Shift. Tim is by his own definition, a private person, which is why I’m so grateful for the brutal honesty and openness he gave me during this interview, which also made me laugh so much. Some highlights; The life defining event that happened to him on his first day of university Travelling around the world – we definitely strayed into the podcast turning into a travel show, but it was fascinating to hear about Tim’s adventures at a young age Handing over the ownership of Red Brick Research to the team and why that was important psychologically for Tim Acquiring a business on the day of the first COVID lockdown How and why GSL came to be and what the future holds And the longest, and definitely most controversial quick fire round we have ever had As always, I asked Tim to recommend a future guest, and he recommended David Chadderton, Suraiya Comunello & Thiago Alves, we look forward to recording an episode with you all soon.
Have a listen to the full episode on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 Partners Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
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| 18 Oct 2024 | #63 SHORT SHIFT - Res Life, who does it better, Private Providers or Universities? | ||
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Rebecca O'Hare. Rebecca talks about all things Res LIfe, how it is evolving rapidly in UK universities, and how to get a wide range of students involved, even when finances are tight Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
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| 22 Oct 2024 | #64 Katie Goodrum - AndThen | ||
Two things men never talk about, how they are feeling, and their underwear. My guest this week on Know Your Shift is Katie Goodrum, founder of AndThen. Like our thought patterns and mental state, underwear is private and remains largely unseen. Katie’s experience of the mental health challenges of the men in her life, alongside trying to improve the landscape for her son Josh’s future, led her to setting up AndThen, boxers for men, that reminds them daily of the power they have to make positive choices. ⚠️We talk about some incredibly difficult topics including mental health and suicide in this episode, but also how Katie is determined to make difference. 50% of the profits from AndThen boxers go to men’s mental health charities. Not only do I ask you to listen to the episode but give the boxers a try, they are rated the best boxers ahead of Gymshark, Under Armour and Lululemon and you too can make a difference. I have bought some and they are fantastic. 🛍️Buy them here https://andthen.shop/ Have a listen on the links below. 🍏Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz 🎧Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 As always, I asked Katie to recommend a future guest, and she recommended Wes Fuller, we look forward to recording an episode with you soon. Partners Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
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| 29 Oct 2024 | #65 Dan Smith - Student Housing Consultancy | ||
If there is a theme of the podcast this year, it is hearing from guests that you may think you know a lot about, but then they come on Know Your Shift, and you realise there is so much more to their story This is definitely true of my guest this week, Dan Smith from Student Housing Consultancy. Dan has a huge following both on LinkedIn and for the podcast he co-hosts, but we explored a lot more during our time together, from the life changing personal and professional changes of his life, to how he built a platform for himself that has a seismic effect on the industry. From University, to Gin, to Nido, to Marketplaces and what he is about to embark on next… Have a listen on the links below. 🍏Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz 🎧Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 As always, I asked Dan to recommend future guests, and he recommended Paul Bashir, Sarah Canning & Deenie Lee and (gulp) Nick Porter, we look forward to recording an episode with you all soon. Partners Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
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| 12 Nov 2024 | #66 - Paddy Allen - Kinetic Capital | ||
“Sometimes in life, you never know what is round the corner”
Delighted to welcome back Paddy Allen, CEO Kinetic Capital back to Know Your Shift. We got stuck into a number of different topics. Paddy’s new(ish) role at Kinetic Capital and he shared some of the big plans they have for the student accommodation sector We got stuck into how 24/25 has been in PBSA and I got him to make some predictions for this year that you’ll definitely want to make note of. Paddy gave me an update on Pathways to Property, which is growing at an even greater rate than before. And how he might be about to become the next Property social media star… I couldn’t not ask Paddy for a guest recommendation, and he recommended Rebecca Tobias, really looking forward to recording an episode with you Rebecca.
Have a listen on the links below. 🍏Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz 🎧Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 Partners Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
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| 21 Nov 2024 | #67 Jess Gallop - “I woke up one day and thought, it’s not meant to be me” | ||
This was a big one for me. I have wanted to sit down and interview my guest this week for a long time, ever since I decided to start a podcast, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went. Jess Gallop has helped define Student Accommodation in this country, having been part of Unite, Greystar, iQ & Student Roost, and she’s done it her way. The number of careers and lives she has influenced is truly astounding, and in our conversation we talk about the good times, and the tough, rough bits that have shaped Jess’ life. So do me a favour, listen right to the end, because we put absolutely everything into this one. As always, I asked Jess to recommend a future guest, and she recommended Ronié Williams, that will definitely be a great listen as well I’m sure. Partners Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself. To become a partner of Know Your Shift, positioning your company alongside the biggest names in Student Accommodation, BTR and the entire Shared Living industry, get in touch at contact@garethduffin.com Follow Gareth Visit garethduffin.com Signup for Gareth’s weekly newsletter (5-Minute Friday) - www.garethduffin.com/5-minutefriday Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gareth_duffin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-duffin-32516966 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@garethduffin Follow Know Your Shift Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/knowyourshift LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/know-your-shift-the-podcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@know.your.shift Disclaimer The views expressed in this podcast by Gareth are his own and not of his employer, clients or sponsors. Every effort has been made to ensure any comments made by guests are factual and not defamatory in nature. #Btr #buildtorent #btrinvestment #sharedliving #podcast #knowyourshift #podcastclips ##pbsa #studentaccommodation #studenthousing #universityaccommodation #sharedliving #coliving #resi #realestate #garethduffin | |||